New Health Programming to Air Nationwide in January 2027
Viewers will gain access to weekly longevity and wellness segments on local news stations starting in early 2027.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Wellness
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Gray Media is partnering with Hoda Kotb and Joy 101 to launch new health-focused programming across national news broadcasts. Starting in January 2027, the segments will provide viewers with information on longevity and wellness.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to expand public access to health and longevity information through nationwide broadcast and digital platforms. The initiative builds on the reach of existing health-focused media to provide expert-led insights to a broad audience.
The first season of the program reached 7 million viewers age 18 and older, with clearance in nearly 40% of U.S. TV households. Specific data on the impact of future segments is currently unknown as the project is in development.
The players
Gray Media
A television broadcast company that operates local news stations across the United States.
Hoda Kotb
A well-known television journalist and broadcaster making special appearances on the program.
Dr. Stephanie Moore
A medical expert with 20 years of experience at Harvard Medical School who leads health segments.
Karen Swensen
A television journalist and co-presenter for the health feature produced by Joy 101.
The details
The collaboration introduces a weekly feature titled The Doctor's In with Joy 101, which will air inside Aging Untold episodes and local newscasts. This segment features Dr. Stephanie Moore, who brings 20 years of experience from Harvard Medical School, alongside Karen Swensen. Participating team members will also gain access to the Joy 101 health app to supplement the broadcast information.
Timeline
March 2026: The first season of Aging Untold debuted.
January 2027: New health segments and partnership features begin airing.
Health Landscape
This partnership marks a shift in how medical longevity information is disseminated to a national audience. It follows the pattern of integrating academic medical expertise into public-facing media to broaden the reach of health education.
Starting in 2027, viewers will have access to new health and longevity content integrated into local news broadcasts. If you have specific concerns about your long-term health, these segments may offer a starting point for a conversation with your primary care physician.
The takeaway
Longevity and health information are becoming more accessible through mainstream media partnerships. Use these segments as a reliable educational tool, but always discuss any significant lifestyle or health changes with your doctor before implementation.
What happens next
New wellness segments will begin airing in local newscasts and Aging Untold in January 2027.
Further reading
For more information on the latest health programming, visit the Wellness section.
More information
Find additional details on the program by visiting the Aging Untold broadcast and streaming information page.
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